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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,008.40, 444,012.60 and 99,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,008.40, 444,012.60 and 99,016.40 is: 148,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,008.40 : 444,012.60 = 99,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,008.40/444,012.60 = 99,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,008.40x = 444,012.60 × 99,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,008.40x = 43,964,529,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964,529,206.64/296,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,524.60

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